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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,998.33, 53,817.63 and 21,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,998.33, 53,817.63 and 21,093.28 is: 29,108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,998.33 : 53,817.63 = 21,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,998.33/53,817.63 = 21,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,998.33x = 53,817.63 × 21,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,998.33x = 1,135,190,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,190,069.44/38,998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,108.69

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